Emily Dickinson Lexicon

TRUCE, n. [Goth. triggwa; It. tregua; Norm. trewe; Ice. trigd; Cimbric, trugth; properly a league or pact, from the root of trick, to make fast, to fold. See True.]

1. In war, a suspension of arms by agreement of the commanders; a temporary cessation of hostilities, either for negotiation or other purpose.
2. Intermission of action, pain or contest; temporary cessation; short quiet. There he may find / Truce to his restless thoughts. Milton.